Thursday, July 4, 2013

Shirayuki - A White Horse In Tono Village, Iwate

A hot summer evening would invite watching a snowy film like Yuki ni
negau koto 2005, having the English title “What the Snow Brings.” The cold
Hokkaido sights may have a cooling effect. (^_^) The horses in the film
reminded me of Shirayuki – White Snow – a horse I saw in Tono Village.

Tono Furusato Village in Tono City is a traditional farming village
reconstructed as a sightseeing spot. This location is sometimes used for
shooting dramas and movies. Visitors can participate to some activities, such
as farming or making thinks out of bamboo. It is a place related to the folk
legends published by Kunio Yanagita in 1910, a book which has become a Japanese
folklore classic.

These are photos of Shirayuki:

Horses have had a special place
in the Japanese society since ancient times. They used to be offered at shrines
in the past.

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I love learning new and meaningful things daily, translating, and travelling. The photos on this blog are from my personal collection. I am always glad to receive your questions and comments. Thank you!